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A Vibrant Platform At The Service Of Cluster Organisations

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) is an action of the Cluster Internationalisation Programme for SMEs funded under COSME launched by DG GROW of the European Commission in 2016.
The ECCP provides networking and information support for clusters and their members aiming to improve their performance and increase their competitiveness through trans-national and international cooperation.

About Cluster Organisations

This is the stage on which cluster organisations present themselves - their structures, services, experiences and above all, their interest in cooperation with peers. We invite you to explore this diverse cluster community, identify your potential cooperation partner and show the world what you are good at - by profiling your organisation !

What is ESCP-4i?

The European Strategic Cluster Partnerships – Going International (ESCPs-4i) are transnational cluster partnerships that develop and implement a joint internationalination strategy and support SME internationalisation towards third countries beyond Europe.

What are ESCPs ?

The European Strategic Cluster Partnerships have been launched by the European Commission as effective means of supporting cross-border collaboration for the benefit of SMEs with the ultimate goal of boosting economic growth and competitiveness in Europe.

About matchmaking events

ECCP organises inter-European matchmaking events, as well as opportunities for you to meet your peers from other countries – either in EU or abroad. Find also additional international matchmaking opportunities promoted here.

About European Cluster Initiatives

As an information hub, ECCP collects and structures a wide variety of information relevant for cluster organisations from various European programmes and initiatives like the ones below.
These are supporting in different ways the interaction between clusters and for driving the competitiveness of European businesses. We offer you here the unique opportunity to find out more about the most relevant cluster-related projects and what you can learn from them. Or, why not, cooperate with them!

The National Contact Points ICT/NGI, Imaginove and CCI of Lyon, member of EEN, invite you to participate in a matchmaking event with a plenary session and pre-arranged Face2Face meetings for the H2020 Next Generation Internet (NGI) Calls.

What is NGI?

The Next Generation Internet (NGI) is a key priority in the H2020 ICT Work Programme 2018-2020 which will ensure a more human-centric Internet supporting European values of openness, cooperation across borders, decentralisation, inclusiveness, transparency and protection of privacy. The NGI matchmaking event in Lyon brings together participants (companies, R&D structures and universities) from several European countries. Participants are invited to collaborate on H2020as well as on Fast Track to Innovation and Eurostars calls to ensure the best impact of the meetings.

Topics?

VR/AR

Artificial Intelligence

Language Technologies

Media, Social Media

Interactive Technologies

IoT

Digital Learning

Why participate?

Present, discuss and develop new project ideas at international level

Facilitate the setup of projects consortia

Acquire new cross-border contacts and initiate collaborations

Build quality partnerships for participating in the new H2020, FTI and Eurostars calls

Meet potential partners for 2018 NGI calls, but also for all sub-activities (calls for proposal, prizes, vouchers) that will be proposed by some NGI selected projects.

Who can participate?

Representatives of companies, universities and research institutes worldwide working in the ICT sector (see Topics), interested in sharing new project ideas and finding collaboration partners.

Matchmaking – How does it work?

It is an ideal opportunity to initiate promising contacts in pre-arranged meetings

Register & publish your collaboration wishes

Browse the participant list and book meetings with delegates of your interest

Several days before the event you receive your meeting schedule

Agenda:

9.30 - 9.50 - Next Generation Internet initiative: introduction by the European Commission on the objectives and roadmap Loretta Anania, European Commission, DG CONNECT